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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1929
Page
3
Helen Shane reports that the sixth grades completed Egyptian tapestries and plan to decorate small boxes with Greek designs for Christmas presents. Elizabeth Koerper notes a light moment as a workbook delivery for seventh grade caused surprise in Mrs. Stalling's math class.
The excerpt describes the arrival of winter with poetic lines about Jack Frost painting scenes and the north wind. It celebrates snow and sledding as the season progresses and children anticipate outdoor fun.
A short poem invites winter fun with skating, sledding, and snowball play. It references leaves falling and the coming cold season, urging everyone to join in the winter cheer authored by Helen Lindstrom from Howard 6A.
A poem by Marjorie Adelaide McMillan expressing a wish for every little girl to receive a curled Dolly, hoping the toy brings joy this Christmas.
A playful verse recounts Jack Frost decorating windows with frost patterns and snow, inspiring sledding and cozy fire wishes. The speaker notes mischief, rosy cheeks, and snowy scenes, then shifts to holiday cheer with children enjoying toys, games, and a bright Christmas tree.
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